Reborn 73 years later, he takes his mother-in-law hunting in the mountains.

Chapter 420 This old man is extraordinary

Seeing that Yuan Shumei's hand was still on Lu Yao's waist and their bodies were so close, Yang Ming couldn't help but feel frustrated.

Why do girls like to get so close to country bumpkins?

Isn't he dating Ding Mei?

Having no other choice, he had to catch up and ride his bike alongside Lu Yao.

They arrived in town not long after.

Upon entering the Yang family's courtyard, one immediately senses a joyous atmosphere.

The couplets on the doors of the house and storeroom are larger than those on other houses.

While others use red paper with black characters, his couplets are all sprinkled with gold powder. This kind of couplet is a newly introduced technique and costs more than a dime more than the black characters.

The two large red lanterns were made of red silk and had light bulbs inside, making them look much more sophisticated than the paper lanterns in Jiapigou that used kerosene lamps and candles.

The door was open, and hot steam was billowing out.

In the kitchen, Yang Ming's mother, Gao Yaping, and his wife, Yuan Shuya, were busy cooking.

Don't let Gao Yaping's job as a veterinarian fool you; she's a great cook and can even make braised pork slices.

As soon as you enter, you're greeted by the aroma of sizzling hot pot.

"sister."

Yuan Shumei greeted everyone as she entered.

Yuan Shuya smiled when she looked at her. Although she wasn't very bright, her feelings for her family were pure.

Yuan Shumei wanted to help in the kitchen, but Lu Yao wouldn't let her.

Although her injury doesn't hurt as much anymore, she still can't overexert herself.

Gao Yaping was a very warm person and quickly invited them all into the house.

Inside the house, Yang Shouye sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), smoking and drinking tea, looking every bit the head of the household.

Seeing Lu Yao arrive, he quickly got off the ground and offered him a cigarette.

"Xiao Lu, you've arrived! What a distinguished guest! It's so hard to get a reservation!"

Lu Yao didn't come yesterday, and he was somewhat dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to directly point it out.

At the suggestion of his father-in-law, Yuan Hai, he wanted to host a dinner party yesterday.

However, since Lu Yao wasn't coming, Yang Ming was told to go and invite Yuan Hai and his wife separately. But when they heard that Lu Yao wasn't coming, they decided not to come either, insisting on coming on the same day as Lu Yao.

Yang Shouye was also puzzled as to how Lu Yao had met his father-in-law.

Meeting at this time inevitably brings a hint of dissatisfaction.

Lu Yao smiled and said, "If it were really difficult to invite me, I wouldn't have come. Is Director Yang unhappy that I didn't come yesterday?"

"Oh dear, I wouldn't dare refuse such a great hero's courtesy. Please, have a seat."

You have to hold your anger in.

He cursed inwardly.

He didn't dare say a word even after his car was totaled, so how could he dare to turn against someone over something as trivial as treating someone to a meal?

After all, the self-criticism he wrote was in their hands.

Yuan Shumei came in and was asked by Yang Ming to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed).

Help me take off my coat and scarf and hang them on the hanger.

A wooden floor-standing clothes rack is not something that ordinary households have.

Lu Yao also took off his coat and sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

Yang Ming also sat on the kang (a heated brick bed), and Yuan Shumei quickly moved her bottom closer to Lu Yao.

He was somewhat wary of Yang Ming.

Just then, the sound of a car outside came from outside, and Yuan Shuya greeted them from the kitchen:

"Dad, Mom... Grandpa..."

Then Gao Yaping's voice rang out from the kitchen:

"Keep the business going, keep the business going, quick, the old chairman is here too!"

Yang Shouye was about to sit on the kang (a heated brick bed), but when he heard the words "Old Chairman," he missed a step and knelt on the edge of the kang, his chin almost hitting the edge.

"My God, the old chairman is here too? How is that possible... Oh dear, this is terrible! Quick, Yang Ming, Shu Mei, get out of bed, your grandfather is here!"

I almost scrambled out to greet them.

Yang Ming quickly got off the ground and put on his shoes.

Yuan Shumei moved closer to Lu Yao.

She was actually more afraid of this grandfather than anything else.

I've never seen Yuan Tianchu smile since I was a child.

When he went to his house, he wouldn't even glance at his two granddaughters; he only went to see Yuan Hai because he had something to say, and his words were always stern.

Yuan Hai also acted cautiously towards him.

Whenever he came to her house, Yuan Shumei felt suffocated by the oppressive atmosphere.

Why would he suddenly come here?

In the past, when I listened to him speak, he didn't think much of Yang Shouye at all.

Not to mention the high and mighty Yuan Tianshu, even Yuan Hai didn't respect Yang Shouye, his in-law.

Every year, Yang Shouye would bring gifts to visit relatives in the city. I don't know why my father and grandfather came this year.

As soon as the door opened, a delicious aroma of food wafted in.

The first person to enter was a tall and robust elderly man.

He wore a crisp, clean fabric outfit, spotless and impeccably dressed.

His hair was completely white, and his face was shaved without a single beard.

His eyes gleamed, and when he looked at people, there was a hint of fierceness in them.

Yuan Shumei has never dared to look him in the eye since she was a child.

Upon seeing him, he quickly called out, "Grandpa, you've come!"

Yuan Tianchu hummed in response, but didn't look at her. Instead, he looked directly at Lu Yao, who was sitting on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed).

Out of politeness, Lu Yao also stood up.

He was about the same height as Yuan Tianchu.

"You're Lu Yao? The militia company commander from Shuiling?"

Yuan Tianshu asked a question.

Yang Shouye popped up from behind and quickly introduced:

"Yes, yes, that's Company Commander Lu."

He was already shorter than both of them, and he was hunched over with a fawning smile.

"Quickly, sir, please sit down, please sit down."

Yuan Tianchu looked at Lu Yao, and surprisingly smiled, extending his hand:

"Young man, it's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard about your deeds; you're truly a promising young man, for heroes have always emerged from among the youth!"

Lu Yao smiled, neither humble nor arrogant, and replied:

"You flatter me, former chairman."

I shook his hand and he seemed to live a life of luxury, but his hands had a lot of calluses.

Judging from the location of the calluses, they weren't from manual labor, but from practicing martial arts and hitting sandbags.

The callus on the pad of my right index finger is probably from shooting too much and wearing it down from the trigger.

Although this old man works in an office, he seems to have a military background.

Yang Shouye, like the orderly, arranged wooden chairs around the table on the ground.

They invited Yuan Tianshu and the couple Yuan Haifan and Su Zhen, who came in later, to sit down.

Then change the tea leaves and brew tea again.

Gao Yaping hadn't finished cooking yet. After exchanging a few polite words, she left. Yuan Shuya wanted to follow her out, but Gao Yaping and Yang Shouye quickly stopped her.

"No need, no need, Shuya. It's rare for your grandpa and parents to come. They can stay in the room and keep you company. You don't need to do anything."

Yang Shouye turned to look at Yang Ming: "Go, go help your mother start the fire!"

Yang Ming, who was inside, felt awkward and had nothing to say, so he quickly went outside.

Despite his domineering nature outside, he becomes shy and nervous when he sees someone more capable than his father.

Yuan Shuya also sat down on the kang (a heated brick bed), sitting with her younger sister Shumei.

The two sisters held hands and hid in a corner of the kang (a heated brick bed) to whisper secrets.

Yuan Tianchu's eyes never left Lu Yao.

At this moment, Yang Shouye did not dare to speak recklessly, and waited for Yuan Tianshu to take the lead in the conversation.

Yuan Tianshu took a sip of tea and then put it down. With this simple action, Lu Yao could tell that the old man must be a former soldier.

"Company Commander Lu, Hao Limin visited me at my home before the New Year. We chatted, and I specifically asked about you."

Lu Yao smiled slightly: "Really? You mentioned me. What did you say about me?"

Yuan Tianchu had the air of an elder:

"Hao Limin doesn't praise people easily, but he seems to approve of you. I've watched Limin grow up, and he listens to whatever I say. Xiao Lu, do you want to work in the city? It's just a matter of a word from me."

Lu Yao laughed:

"No, I grew up in the countryside and I like staying in my hometown to contribute to rural development. The vast majority of educated youth responded to the call to go to the countryside; how could I go against the tide and run to the city!"

Although the old man had a smiling face and spoke politely, showing no hostility whatsoever, Lu Yao still felt uneasy.

Why did he try to get close to me the moment we met? It's not like he's someone important!

Fan Suzhen's words echoed in my ears again.

This old man is definitely not an ordinary person; my intuition tells me that his motives are not pure!